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MHG #46. APRIL 2014. DESTINED FOR GLORY
By DON STANTON
Scriptures to help lead us into a deeper understanding of
the Purpose of God for His people.
The key to these messages is Colossians 1:27.
“MESSIAH IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY.”
These messages are for believers who are not content with a mediocre, routine type of
Christian existence. They expose the folly of self-centeredness.
The messages are for believers who want to know what the purpose of God is; and
what the “Hope of Glory’ is. They are for all who long to participate deeper in the life
of the Messiah, and to reach towards the ultimate fulfilment, right here and now.
Ultimate perfection will never be attained here on earth; it will be in Heaven. True! But
it is a tragedy for a believer to sink into a careless state of mind that accepts selfish living
as the normal type of Christian life.
We are told to press on, as the apostle Paul says:
“Not that I have already attained this, or have already been perfected, but I press on so
that I may take hold of that for which the Messiah, Y'shua took hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12)
The majority of believers, it seems, are living oblivious to the deeper purposes of God, and are missing out on the joy, peace and fullness that is in the Messiah, Y’shua.
Please pray that the Father will open up your heart and mind to the truths He has revealed in His Word, and that you will be enabled to enter a deeper level of
understanding and experience of His purposes, as we go through these three chapters.
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CHAPTER 1
THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE -
THE GLORY OF GOD
CHAPTER 2
THE SH’KHINAH -
THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF
THE GLORY OF GOD
CHAPTER 3
ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES
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1. THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE -
TTTHHHEEE GGGLLLOOORRRYYY OOOFFF GGGOOODDD
“The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in union with
the Messiah, Y'shua, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 5:10-11)
“To the end that we who were the first to hope in the Messiah may live for the
Praise of His Glory.” (Ephesians 1:12)
There are times when many people stop, and ask questions, such as ...
“IS THERE A HIGHER PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US?”
“WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE?”
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The natural man is basically self-centred; and his main goal is “to enjoy myself and to
get benefit.” “For me, for me, for me, or, for me and my family and my friends.”
THE FALSE CENTRE IS SELF- CENTREDNESS
When SELF is the centre of my existence,
everything revolves around me. I view
everything as it relates to ME.
God may be there, but He is on the outer ring of my experience.
To realize the higher purpose for our lives,
we must not start with ourselves; we must
start with God.
“For from Him and through Him and to
Him are all things. To Him be the glory for
ever!” (Romans 11:36)
CHRIST MUST BE OUR CENTRE
For “He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him
who died for them and rose again on their behalf.” (2 Corinthians 5:15)
THE TRUE CENTRE IS CHRIST-CENTRED
In the church Christ is the Head of all.
“He (the Messiah) is the Head of the body …
so that He Himself might come to have first
place in everything.” (Colossians 1:18)
“God exalted Him to the highest place, and
gave Him the Name that is above every name,
that at the Name of Y'shua every knee should
bow – in heaven and on earth and under the
earth - and every tongue confess that Y'shua
the Messiah is Lord (the Eternal Heavenly
Master), to the glory of YHWH, God the
Father.” (Philippians 2:9-11)
WHY WERE WE CREATED?
“… everyone who is called by My Name whom I have created for My glory, whom I
have formed, yes, whom I have made ... these I have formed for Myself; they will declare My praise.” (Isaiah 43: 7, 21)
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“SO THAT WE WOULD BE, AND LIVE, TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY”
(Ephesians 1:12)
GOD HAS AN ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR HIMSELF
YAHWEH IS THE ETERNAL ONE,
MANIFEST AS 3-IN-1 --
THE FATHER, THE SON & THE HOLY SPIRIT.
THE FATHER PLANNED A VAST FAMILY
- FOR HIMSELF
His heart delights to beget sons in His own Image, and to conform them, each one, to
the likeness of the Eternal Son.
“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His
Son, that He might be the first-born (the unique and pre-eminent one) among many
brethren.” (Romans 8:29)
THE FATHER PLANNED A VAST BODY - A BRIDE
- FOR THE SON
“Father, I desire that those whom You have given Me might be with Me where I am, so
that they may see My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24)
“The Messiah loved the Church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing of water with the Word, and so that
He might present the Church to Himself, a glorious Bride, without spot or wrinkle or any
such thing - but that she should be holy and without blemish.” (Ephesians 5:25-27)
The Bride is made up of the millions of born again believers
that He has purchased with His precious blood. Together they are one Bride.
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come
and His Bride has prepared herself.” (Revelation 19:7)
THE FATHER PLANNED A VAST TEMPLE
FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DWELL IN
“You … having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, the Messiah, Y'shua Himself being the chief cornerstone, in
whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy
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Dwelling Place (a temple) in YHWH the LORD; in whom you also are being built together
into a Dwelling Place of God by the Holy Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:20-22)
THE ULTIMATE GOAL:
YAHWEH, THE ETERNAL ONE, planned that mankind should become his children, his companion, and his temple - a family ultimately, and totally,
sanctified and glorified.
“So that we would be to the praise of His Glory.”
(EPHESIANS :12)
ALL THINGS ARE TO BE
SUMMED UP IN Y’SHUA THE MESSIAH
“In all wisdom and understanding He made known to us the mystery of His will,
according to His kind intention which He purposed beforehand in Himself - a plan for the
period when the age has reached its fullness; a plan to sum up all things in the Messiah.”
(Ephesians 1:8-10)
ONE MAJOR RESULT OF GOD’S COMPLETED PLAN:
The multi-faceted wisdom of God will be displayed in and through
the glorified body (the Bride) of Christ.
“The plan and purpose of the mystery from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in
God, who created all things through the Messiah, Y'shua. His purpose is that now,
through the Church – (the universal body of those who are in Y'shua), the manifold wisdom
of God might be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities in the heavenly
places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Y'shua the Messiah, our Master.” (Ephesians 3:9-11)
CHILD OF GOD,
YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GLORY
“And after you have suffered for a little, the God of all grace, who called you to His
eternal glory in union with the Messiah, Y'shua, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen
and establish you. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter
5:10-11)
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if
children, heirs also, truly heirs of God, and co-heirs with the Messiah, if indeed we suffer
with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with
the glory that is to be revealed in us. For the intense longing of the creation eagerly
waits for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:16-19)
"For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also eagerly wait for a Saviour, the Master, Y'shua the Anointed, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything
into subjection to Himself, will transform our lowly body into conformity with the
body of His glory.” (Philippians 3:20-21)
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GGOODD’’SS EETTEERRNNAALL PPLLAANN FFOORR HHIISS CCHHIILLDDRREENN --
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The chart illustrates the Plan of God from Creation through to the fulfilment of God’s
plan. That purpose was that man should proceed from A to Z. But at point B there was a test, and tragically man failed, and fell into sin, and a state of separation and
death - C.
God could have discarded man at that moment! But NO! God has a goal. And He
incorporated into His plan, a RECOVERY PROVISION – redemption through the
sacrifice of His incarnate Son on the cross of Calvary. C to D. The recovery mechanism
is the one and only way back to life and fellowship with God, and His ultimate goal.
This recovery brings about new life in the one who avails of the recovery plan, by calling
on the Name of the Lord to be saved.
And “there is no distinction between Jew and Greek (Gentile); for the same Master, the Master of all, is rich to all who call upon Him, for WHOEVER WILL CALL UPON
THE NAME OF the LORD, YHWH-Y'SHUA, WILL BE SAVED.” (Romans 10:12-13)
At point D the repentant believer is born again and becomes a CHILD OF GOD. He
(or she) is now restored to the way of the eternal purpose of God, and he has destiny in and with the Heavenly Master.
From D to Z is the Way of Realisation as the child progresses towards (SONSHIP –
Maturity in Relationship to God by many lessons and experiences), and to HEIRSHIP (Conformity to the Master’s Mind and Purpose).
“You are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then also an heir of God through the
Messiah.” (Galatians 4:7)
And then he goes on to THRONESHIP (understanding our position and authority in
Christ, and learning to reign with Him).
“If we endure, we will also reign together with Him.” (2 Timothy 2:12)
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And ultimately we reach the final goal – GLORIFICATION (sharing the glorious life of the Eternal One).
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if
children, heirs also, truly heirs of God, and co-heirs with the Messiah, if indeed we suffer
with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.” (Romans 8:17)
THE WAY OF REALIZATION IS ALSO CALLED
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
The Way involves ...
SANCTIFICATION (set apart for the Master’s use),
SELF-DENIAL (rejecting selfish desires),
SURRENDER (yielding to God as a living sacrifice).
SUFFERING (enduring trials with trust in the Lord),
SERVING (the Master as a way of life).
WALKING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (Spirit-motivated and enabled).
LEARNING TO SHARE IN GOD’S HOLINESS, LIFE AND GOALS
“In bringing many sons to glory, it was most appropriate that God, for whom and
through whom everything exists, should make the Author of their salvation perfect
through suffering. For both He who sanctifies, (sets His people apart and makes them holy),
and those who are being sanctified, are all from one Father; that is why He is not
ashamed to call them brethren.” (Hebrews 2:10-11)
WE ARE CALLED TO EMBRACE …
THE CROSS PRINCIPLE
“Y’shua was saying to them all, 'If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny
himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)
Taking up the cross is not the same as “putting up with your woes and difficulties.” It is
a principle of constantly dying to my own will and life. It is a dying to the sinful and
selfish desires that beset me. It means no to self, and yes to my Master - a constant
surrender of my life to Y’shua. The Master said:
“I am telling you the truth; unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground
and dies, it remains alone - all by itself. But if it dies, it bears much
fruit.” (John 12:24) Y’shua also prayed: “Not My will, but Your
will be done.” (Luke 22:42)
“He poured out His soul unto death.” (Isaiah 53:12)
Paul could say: “I die daily.” (1 Corinthians 15:31)
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“I have been crucified with the Messiah; and I no longer live, but it is the Messiah who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God
who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)
While we insist on having our own way in the details of our lives, we will be living an
un-crucified, and spiritually mediocre (inferior), life. The Master wants us to be filled and led by His Holy Spirit.
Well, the Spirit-led life is progressive. It does not all happen at once. That is why we
need keep our eyes on the Master, and to press on.
WE ARE CALLED TO MATURITY
“And He gave and placed some members as apostles, some as prophets, some as
evangelists, and some as shepherd-pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the set-
apart believers, for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Messiah; until
we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-
grown, mature, perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Messiah. ...
“This is so that we should no longer be children, tossed here and
there and carried about by every wind of teaching, by the trickery
of men, and their subtle scheming to lead people astray. But
speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into
Him, who is the Head - the Messiah.”
(Ephesians 4:11-15)
OUR HEIRSHIP WITH THE MESSIAH
There is a tremendous amount of inheritance, assets, privileges, spiritual provisions and a whole portfolio of blessings prepared for believers, not only for the future, but to
experience right here and now.
Much of this inheritance is presented as a mystery. But it is a mystery that has been
revealed, and we are encouraged to understand this wealth, this portfolio now, and to prepare for our ultimate destiny. Read carefully, every word of this teaching by the apostle Paul.
Ephesians 1:3-6.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Master, Y'shua the Messiah, who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in the Messiah, just as He chose us
in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before
Him, in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons through Y'shua the Messiah to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His
grace, with which He favoured us and made us accepted in the Beloved. …
Ephesians 1: 9-14
“He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which
He purposed beforehand in Himself - a plan for the period when the age has reached its
fullness; a plan to sum up all things in the Messiah - to bring everything under the headship
of Messiah - everything in heaven and on earth.
“In Him we also obtained an inheritance (and at the same time we were made His heritage) - having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in
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conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to put
confident trust in the Messiah might be for the praise of His glory.
“In Him you also trusted after hearing the message of the truth, the gospel of your
salvation; in Him you were also stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit,
who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the full redemption of those who are God's
purchased possession - to the praise of His glory.”
Ephesians 3:8-12
Paul says: “To me, the very least of all God’s set-apart people, this
grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of
the Messiah, and to bring to light what is the administration – the plan
and purpose, and the working out of the mystery which from the beginning of the ages has
been hidden in God, who created all things through the Messiah, Y'shua.
“His purpose is that now, through the Church – the Ekklesia, the universal body of those
who are in Y'shua the Messiah, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the
angelic rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the
eternal purpose which He carried out in Y'shua the Messiah, our Master, through whom we have boldness and confident access to God through faith in Him.”
The privilege of access to God is very much a part of our blessed inheritance.
TTTHHH RRROOONNN EEESSSHHHIII PPP -
OUR POSITION AND AUTHORITY
When a person becomes a child of God, he receives a spiritual position – a status.
As a born again believer, he receives the status/position of Justification, and
Sanctification (being set apart). He is placed “in Christ” and becomes a member of
Christ’s Body – His Bride.
The believer also receives the Holy Spirit, and becomes a Temple of God. Further, he is
“seated in Heavenly Places” in Christ. This is his spiritual position in virtue of being “in Christ,” for Y’shua is there on the Throne in Heaven, and we are positioned in Him.
Look first at ...
CHRIST’S PRESENT POSITION:
AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER IN HEAVEN
- THE PLACE OF AUTHORITY
“I pray that the God of our Master, Y'shua the Messiah, the Father of Glory, may give
you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in coming to a full knowledge of Him; that the eyes
of your understanding may be enlightened, so that you know what is the hope of His
calling, and what are the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (the set-apart
people of God); and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who are
believing.
“These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength which He exerted in
the Messiah, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in
the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and
every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.
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“And He put all things under His feet, and made Him the Head over all things to the
Ekklesia, the church - the universal assembly of believers who are in Y'shua - which is His
body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:18-23)
OUR POSITION “IN CHRIST”
- THE PLACE OF AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN
“God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when
we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with the Messiah - by grace you
have been saved - and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly
realms in Messiah Y'shua, that in the ages to come He might show the immeasurable
riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Messiah Y'shua.” (Ephesians 2:4-7)
That is our position, dear believer, and we need to grow in understanding and
experience, and to participate in, and exercise the authority imparted to us in the spiritual battles we face here on earth.
PAUL PRAYS FOR THIS REALITY
IN EVERY BELIEVER’S LIFE
Ephesians 3:16-19 (Amplified)
“I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through
His Spirit in your inner being, so that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith in Him. And I pray that you will be rooted and established in love, so that together
with all the saints (the holy ones, believers), you may be able to comprehend what is the
width, length, height and depth of the Messiah's love – and to know this love which
surpasses knowledge, so that you may become a body wholly filled and flooded with
God Himself.”
THE ULTIMATE RESULT
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“And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will
never fade away.” (1 Peter 5:4)
“When the Messiah, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with
Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:4)
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if
children, heirs also, truly heirs of God, and co-heirs with the Messiah, if indeed we
suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the
sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be
revealed in us.” (Rom. 8:16-18)
HALLELUYAH!
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GLORY, GLORY, GLORY
TO THE LORD!
“Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength.
Ascribe to YHWH the glory due to His Name …
Worship YHWH in the splendour of holiness …
O give thanks to YHWH, for He is good;
for His loving-kindness is everlasting ...
‘Gather us and deliver us from the nations,
to give thanks to Your holy Name,
and glory in Your praise.’
Then all the people said,
‘Amen,’ and praised YHWH.”
(1 Chronicles 16:28-36)
HALLELUHALLELUHALLELUHALLELUYYYYAH!AH!AH!AH!
2. THE SH’KHINAH -
THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF
THE GLORY OF GOD
Sh’khinah comes from two Hebrew words -
shakhen / shekhan - “to dwell” - “to tabernacle.”
“The glorious riches of this mystery, which is
MESSIAH IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY.”
(Colossians 1:27)
(“Hope” in Scripture means - a foretaste, earnest, down-payment, guarantee, and
assured expectation).
And here is the glorious truth …
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Y’SHUA THE MESSIAH IS THE SH’KHINAH -
THE MANIFESTATON OF THE GLORY OF GOD
(GLORY = Heb. kavod. Gk. Doxa)
“In the past, God, YHWH El Shaddai, spoke in many and various ways to our forefathers
through the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He
appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the ages and the universe.
The Son being the radiance of God's Glory and the exact representation of His very
being and nature, upholds all things by His powerful word.” (Hebrews 1:1-3)
“We see Y'shua, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, now crowned
with glory and honour because He suffered death – so that by the grace of God that is
working for our salvation, He might taste death for everyone. In bringing many sons to
glory, it was most appropriate that God, for whom and through whom everything exists,
should make the Author of their salvation perfect through suffering.” (Hebrews 2:9-10)
Look at some of the …
SH’KHINAH MANIFESTATIONS
IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
The Sh’khinah appeared in light, fire, cloud, and as the Angel of the LORD in the burning bush.
“The Angel of YHWH appeared to him (Moses) in flames of fire from the midst of a
bush; and he looked, and saw the bush was burning with fire, yet the bush was not
consumed.” (Exodus 3:2)
“YHWH went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in
a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night.” (Exodus 13:21)
At Mount Sinai – the Lord descended in fire.
“Now Mount Sinai was all in smoke because YHWH descended upon it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.” (Exodus 19:18)
“The Glory of YHWH appeared in the cloud.” (Exodus.16:10)
“Then the Glory of YHWH appeared to them.” (Numbers 20:6)
“When the congregation had assembled against Moses and Aaron, they turned toward
the Tent of Meeting, and there and then the Cloud covered it and the Glory of YHWH
appeared.” (Numbers 16:42)
“Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of YHWH filled the
Tabernacle. (Exodus 40:34)
IN THE TABERNACLE -
ABOVE THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
“You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the
Testimony ... I will meet with you there, and from above the Mercy Seat, from
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between the two cherubim which are upon the Ark of the Testimony, I will speak to you about all that I will give you in commandment for the sons of Israel.” (Exodus
25:21-22)
THE SH'KHINAH IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES
IN SOLOMON’S TEMPLE
2 Chronicles 7:1-3
“Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed
the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the Glory of YHWH filled the House. The
priest could not enter the house of YHWH because the Glory of YHWH filled the
House of YHWH.
“All the sons of Israel, seeing the fire come down
and the Glory of YHWH upon the house, bowed down on the pavement with faces to the ground,
and they worshipped and gave praise of YHWH, saying, ‘Truly He is good, truly His loving-
kindness is everlasting’.”
(2 Chronicles 7:1-3)
THE GLORY DEPARTS
- before the destruction of Jerusalem. 586 BC
“Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheel beside them, and the Glory of the God of Israel hovered over them. The Glory of YHWH went up from the midst of
the city and stood over the mountain which is east of the city.” (Ezekiel 11:22-23)
THE GLORY RETURNS
- at the Second Coming of the Messiah
“I saw the Glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of rushing waters; and the earth was radiant with His glory.” (Ezekiel 43:2)
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MOSES SEES THE GLORY
“Then Moses said, 'Please, show me Your Glory.' And God said,
'I will cause all My Goodness to pass in front of you, and will proclaim the Name of YHWH before you ... 'But,’ He said, 'You cannot see My Face, for no man shall see Me and live.’ …
“Then YHWH said, ‘See, there is a place near Me, and you shall
stand there on the rock; and then, while My Glory is passing by, I
will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My Hand until I have passed by. ‘Then I will take My Hand away and you shall
see My back, but My Face shall not be seen’.” (Exodus 33:18-23)
“Then YHWH descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the Name of YHWH. Then YHWH passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "YHWH! YHWH! the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loving-
kindness and truth; who keeps loving-kindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” (Exodus
34:5-7)
THE REFLECTED GLORY
“And it came about when Moses was coming down from Mount Sinai (and the two
tablets of the testimony were in Moses' hand as he was coming down from the
mountain), that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because of his speaking with Him (YHWH).
“And Aaron and all the sons of Israel saw Moses, and the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him.” (Exodus 34:29-30)
“When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face. But whenever Moses went in before YHWH to speak with Him, he would remove the veil
until he came out.
“And whenever he came out he spoke to the children of Israel whatever he had been
commanded, and the children of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone, then Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with YHWH.” (Exodus 34:33-35)
SH’KHINAH MANIFESTATIONS
IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
THE SH’KHINAH WAS MANIFEST TO THE SHEPHERDS.
“In the countryside nearby, there were some shepherds living out in the fields, keeping
watch over their flock at night. And an Angel of the LORD suddenly appeared to them,
and the Glory of YHWH the LORD shone around them; and they were terrified.” (Luke
2:8-9)
AT PENTECOST IN WIND AND TONGUES OF FIRE.
“And suddenly a sound like a violent, rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them what looked like
tongues of fire that divided and came to rest on each of them.” (Acts 2:2-3)
IN THE PERSON OF Y’SHUA THE MESSIAH.
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“The Word became flesh (incarnate, human), and dwelt among us, and we saw His
Glory, the Glory of the "only begotten" ("the One and Only Son") who came from the
Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
Y’SHUA IS THE SH’KHINAH IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD
The Sh’khinah Glory did not dwell in Herod’s temple. But at that time it dwelt in God’s Temple – in the Person of the Messiah. Y’shua referred to Himself as “this Temple.”
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” (John 2:19)
THE TRANSFIGURATION ON THE MOUNT
“And after six days Y'shua took with Him Peter, James and John his brother, and
brought them up to a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before
them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light.” (Matthew 17:1-2)
On that occasion, the Messiah’s body became transparent, and His Glory became visible.
PAUL’S TEACHING,
CONTRASTING THE GLORY OF THE TWO COVENANTS
“But if the ministry of death - the Old Covenant -engraved in letters on stone, was
inaugurated with such glory that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of
Moses because of its brilliance, fading as it was, how shall the ministry of the Holy Spirit
- the New Covenant - fail to be even more glorious? …
“For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the
ministry of righteousness! Indeed, what was glorious, has no glory now in comparison
with the surpassing glory. For if that which was to pass away came with glory, how
much greater is the glory of that which remains and is permanent!” (2 Corinthians 3:7-
11)
THE GLORY ON MOSES’ FACE WAS A POWERFUL
REFLECTION OF THE SH’KHINAH.
(But it was Temporary)
THE GLORY IN Y’SHUA THE MESSIAH WAS
THE INTRINSIC REALITY OF HIS DIVINE NATURE.
(And it was Permanent)
“Now YHWH is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of YHWH is, there is liberty. But all of
us (who are in union with Messiah), with unveiled faces behold as in a mirror, the Glory
of YHWH, and are (constantly) being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing
glory; this (transformation) comes from YHWH, who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)
“If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing - the unbelieving, whose
minds the god of this age has blinded so that they might not see the light of the gospel of
the Glory of Messiah, who is the image – the likeness and manifestation - of God.”
(2 Corinthians 4:3-4)
THE VEILS THAT COVERED
The veil on Moses’ face prevented the people from seeing the blinding reflection of the Glory of God.
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The veil on Y’shua Messiah was His flesh - it prevented people from being blinded by the Glory within Him.
Likewise the physical body of a believer covers the Glory of Christ dwelling in his spirit.
OTHER VEILS THAT PREVENT THE
REFLECTON OF THE GLORY
There are veils of doubt and unbelief that Satan puts on the minds
of unbelievers to prevent them seeing the truth – the light of the
Gospel of the Glory of Christ.
There are veils of complacency and carnality on the minds & lives
of believers that prevents them from perceiving the Glory of Christ in their lives and in others.
There are veils of self-life that believers often wear that prevents the Glory of Christ from being reflected in their redeemed, Spirit-filled personalities.
THE TREASURE WITHIN
“For we do not preach ourselves but Messiah, Y'shua the Master, and ourselves as your
servants for Y'shua's sake. For it is God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who
has shone in our hearts for the enlightening of the knowledge of the Glory of God, in the
Face - the Person - of Y'shua the Messiah. And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:6-7)
THE TREASURE IN THE SPIRIT OF EVERY
BELIEVER IS THE SH’KHINAH - CHRIST IN YOU –
THE HOPE - THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL GLORY.
“Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith; test yourselves! Or do you not
recognize this about yourselves, that Y'shua the Messiah is IN you – unless you fail the
test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5)
THE COMING GLORIFICATION
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also eagerly wait for a Saviour, the
Master, Y'shua the Anointed, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything
into subjection to Himself, will transform our lowly body so that it is conformed to His
glorious body.” (Philippians 3:20-21)
THE GLORY AT THE RETURN OF THE MESSIAH
“For the Son of Man is going to come in the Glory of His Father with His angels.”
(Matthew 16:27)
“They will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with
power and great Glory.” (Matthew 24:30)
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BUT EVEN NOW …
“… all of us (who are in union with Messiah), with unveiled faces behold as in a mirror, the
glory of YHWH, and are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory — from glory to glory.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Ultimately, for the believer, there’s …
ETERNAL GLORIFICATION
“For whom He foreknew, He also ordained beforehand to be conformed to the likeness
of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren. Whom He foreordained, these He also called; and whom He called, these He also justified; and
whom He justified, these He also glorified.” (Romans 8:29-30)
HALLELUYAH
THE HEAVENLY CITY
“The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine upon it, for the Sh'khinah Glory
of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.” (Revelation 21:23)
THE SH’KHINAH IN THE TEMPLE IN HEAVEN
“And the Sanctuary was filled with smoke from the Glory of God and from His power.”
(Revelation 15:8)
“Blessed be YHWH, the God of Israel, who alone is doing wonders. Blessed be His
glorious Name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His Glory. Amen and Amen.” (Psalm 72:18-19)
AMEN! YES! AMEN!
“The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of YHWH, as the waters cover
the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14)
SO NOW …
“Whatever you do, do ALL to the Glory of God.”
(1 Corinthians 10:31)
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“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds, and praise and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
“MESSIAH IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY.”
Colossians 1:27
OH THE GLORY
Oh the glory of Your Presence
We Your people, give You rev’rence,
So arise to Your rest, and be blest by our praise,
As we glory in Your embrace,
And Your Presence, now fills this place.
– Steve Fry
HALLELUYAH!
3. ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES
“We are standing on Holy Ground, and there are angels all around.”
Brother and sisters, we are now approaching Holy Ground. There’s a spiritual dimension that might seem unattainable in our spiritual experience - on earth. There are truths here
that are often neglected; truths that are relegated by most Christians to “spiritual fantasyland.”
A 17th century monk, Brother Lawrence, was greatly preoccupied with cultivating a
keen sensitivity to the Presence of God in everyday life. His teachings were compiled
into a book called “Practicing the Presence of God.”
20th century writer, Andrew Murray, has given us many titles including, “The Practice of God’s Presence,” “The Holiest of All,” and “Let us Draw Near,” which give Scriptural
grounds for the possibility of what we are talking about — entering, in spirit, into the
Holy of Holies..
But while many true saints have pursued the goal of experiencing the Holy of Holies,
most moderns would relegate this type of experience to our future “after life.”
Let us examine the Scriptures on this subject.
HEBREWS 9:11-14
“When Christ, the Messiah appeared as High Priest of the better things to come, and that
are now here, He entered into the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with
human hands, that is to say, not of this material creation.
“He entered once and for all into the Holy of Holies in Heaven. And He entered, not by
virtue of the blood of goats and calves, but by virtue of His own blood, having secured eternal redemption for us.
“For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a burnt heifer sprinkled on those who
have been defiled, is sufficient to sanctify for the purification of the flesh so that they become
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ceremonially clean, how much more will the blood of the Messiah, the Anointed – who by
virtue of His eternal Spirit (His eternal divine Personality) offered Himself as an
unblemished sacrifice to God - cleanse your conscience from dead works, so that we may serve - worship and minister to the living God!” (Hebrews 9:11-14)
THE TABERNACLE
is “a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of the heavenly sanctuary. That is why when
Moses was about to build the tabernacle, he was warned: ‘SEE TO IT THAT YOU
MAKE EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN YOU WERE SHOWN
ON THE MOUNTAIN’." (Hebrews 8:5)
THE INVITATION
In the ancient Tabernacle and Temple, the High Priest alone, could enter the Holy of
Holies, and that, just once a year – on the day of Yom Kippur (Atonement).
In the New Covenant, a gracious exhortation, and invitation, to come into the Holy of Holies, is extended to all believers whose hearts have been cleansed.
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith … having our hearts sprinkled with His blood and cleansed from a guilty conscience, even as our bodies have
been washed with pure water. Let us hold fast without wavering to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:22-23)
The cleansing of our hearts – (1 John 1:7-9):
“But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another,
and the blood of Y'shua the Messiah, His Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim
that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess
our sins, He is faithful and righteous and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.”
Cleansing is not a “once in a lifetime” experience. It is a daily requirement, a moment
by moment “habit.” Whenever we are conscious of any sin, even in thought, we should confess it, and when we do so, the blood instantly cleanses us, and keeps us in fellowship
with the Master. We can then enter the Holy of Holies.
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The Tabernacle along with its “furniture” is a type or picture of the Heavenly Sanctuary.
In the outer court there was the BRAZEN ALTAR and the COPPER LAVER
ANIMAL SACRIFICES TOOK PLACE
ON THE COPPER
ALTAR.
THE LAVER,
WAS FILLED WITH WATER, AND THE
PRIESTS WERE COMMANDED
TO WASH THEIR FEET
AND HANDS BEFORE ENTERING
THE HOLY PLACE.
THE HOLY PLACE
Three articles were in the first part of the Tabernacle – the Holy Place - where priests ministered daily to the LORD.
THE MENORAH LAMPSTAND
THE TABLE OF SHOWBREAD
THE ALTAR OF INCENSE
The Menorah Lampstand made of gold, with seven branches that had an oil lamp on each one was to be kept burning continually.
The Menorah represents the Body of the Messiah, and the seven-fold work of the Holy Spirit. He is our Light and our Strength, Wisdom and Joy.
The Showbread – the Bread of the Presence - made of acacia
wood and overlaid with gold, represents the Humanity and Divinity of the Messiah. The
Bread of the Presence on the table may have been made from manna.
It represents Messiah the Bread of Life who came down from Heaven. (John 6:32). The
believer needs to feed daily upon that Living Bread, and especially when he comes into the Holy Place.
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“He has brought me to his banquet hall, and his banner over me was love.” (Song of
Solomon 2:4)
And He feeds us with Bread? Yes, the Living Bread, the Fruit of the Holy Spirit, and
the Meat of the Word. A great banquet indeed! And it is available for us, daily.
The Altar of Incense was also made of wood, overlaid with gold. Incense speaks of intercession and worship going up continually.
The altar speaks of Messiah’s Humanity and Divinity, but also of His resurrection. He is the One who ever lives to intercede for us. (Hebrews 7:25)
So now let us proceed from the Holy Place to ...
THE HOLY OF HOLIES.
First we must “pass through the VEIL.” (Remember the temple veil was torn in two at
the time of Messiah’s crucifixion?). That VEIL represents Y’shua’s torn Body.
“Brethren, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of
Y'shua - by a new and living way which He consecrated and opened for us – a way
through the curtain, that is, through His flesh - His torn body, and since we have such a
great high priest ministering over the household of God, let us draw near with a sincere
heart..” (Hebrews 10:19-22)
We now come to the Ark of the Covenant, which is the only piece of “furniture” – the only item - in the Most Holy Place.
The ARK of the Covenant was an oblong box made of acacia wood, overlaid with gold. Inside the Ark there were three
items ...
1. The two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. They represent the
INSTRUCTIONS of God. In the New Covenant we are not under the Mosaic Law, but
we are not lawless. There are some 1050 commands and exhortations - instructions in
the New Testament for us to store in our minds and hearts.
2. Aaron’s rod that budded. The significance of the ROD? It speaks of rebellion and resurrection.
One day, when the leaders of Israel were complaining against Moses and Aaron, God commanded Moses to take each leader’s rod or staff. After writing his name on each, the
rods were laid up in the sanctuary all night. On the following morning, Moses fetched the rods and began handing them back to the princes. There was no visible difference in
them until they came to Aaron's rod. It had brought forth blossoms. There was life from God in Aaron’s rod — vindication of his authority.
The other rods were only dry sticks without life; and such were we, as sinners. We were once rebels against God, but through receiving Y’shua as our Saviour, we received
eternal life. Our dead stick now brings forth fruit for God. Y’shua is the one who produces that miracle of LIFE.
3. A Golden Pot containing Manna. The manna speaks of The Son’s humiliation – the Bread that came down from Heaven, to give His life for the redemption of sinners.
The gold pot speaks of His resurrection and exaltation. (Ephesians 2:5-11)
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THE MERCY SEAT
was a slab of solid gold that formed the top of the Ark. On both ends of the Mercy Seat
there was a golden “cherub of glory” (Hebrews 9:5). Their wings spread over the Ark.
The cherubim are seen as guardians of the holiness of God overseeing the atonement when the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the Mercy Seat. That happened once a
year on Yom Kippur.
The Mercy Seat speaks of God’s Throne. The space above the
Mercy Seat and beneath the wings of the cherubim was the
dwelling place of the Sh’khinah Glory - when It was present in
the Tabernacle.
“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel; You who lead Joseph like a
flock; You who are enthroned between the cherubim, shine
forth!” (Psalm 80:1)
“I will meet with you there, and from above the Mercy Seat, from between the two cherubim.” (Exodus 25:21-22)
THE MERCY SEAT REPRESENTS MESSIAH
“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption which is in the Messiah,
Y'shua, whom God set forth as a Mercy Seat (propitiation)* to make atonement and
reconciliation by His blood through faith. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness,
because in His forbearance, God had passed over the sins previously committed; to demonstrate, I say, His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and
the Justifier of the one who has faith in Y'shua.” (Romans 3:24-26)
(* hilasterion Gk = propitiation or Mercy Seat)
BELIEVER! YOU ARE A TEMPLE OF GOD!
“Do you not know that you are a Dwelling Place (a temple) of God, and that the Spirit
of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16)
Your BODY, SOUL & SPIRIT are all part of our temple. But our SPIRIT is our
innermost “Holy of Holies.”
OUR TEMPLE IS INTENDED TO BE
AN EXTENSION OF THE HEAVENLY TEMPLE
THE TABERNACLE’S THREE PARTS REPRESENTS
THE BELIEVER’S TRIPARTITE PERSONALITY
A. THE OUTER COURT - THE BODY
B. THE HOLY PLACE - THE SOUL
C. THE HOLY OF HOLIES - THE SPIRIT
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A. THE OUTER COURT = THE BODY
Here there is more physical thinking and activity; physical expressions. People in the
outer court come a little closer to God. They believe in the sacrifice of Christ, and own Y’shua as their Saviour, but they don’t go deeper into the spiritual life and fellowship
with God.
B. THE HOLY PLACE = THE SOUL
The soul consists of the will, intellect and emotions. Although the person prays, takes the bread & cup, speaks “spiritually,” and joyfully sings hymns, there is usually a self-
centredness, and a lack of desire to come into a closer communion, and to worship.
C. THE HOLY OF HOLIES = THE SPIRIT
The spirit is the innermost part of us that is God-conscious and that is sensitive to the realm of the Spirit. At the moment of our new birth, the Holy Spirit establishes a “holy
of holies” in our spirit, where He and the Sh’khinah may dwell.
“Do you not know that you are a Dwelling Place (temple) of God, and that the Spirit of
God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16)
COMPARING THE REALMS OF …
THE BODY THE SOUL THE SPIRIT
Court Reception Room The Throne
Altar & Laver Menorah, Incense, Showbread The Ark
Passover Pentecost Tabernacles
Saved & New Life Walking in the Spirit Bathed with glory
Justified Sanctified Glorified
The Way The Truth The Life
Freedom Fellowship The Father
Child Son Prince
Good Better Best
Close Closer Closest
(Philip) (James) (John)
30% fruit 60% fruit 100% fruit
LET US SEEK TO MAINTAIN OUR BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT
AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD
Let our lives become increasingly, a reflection of the Holy of Holies in Heaven, filled with worship expression through Scripture, singing, and prayer, praise and adoration, and love, grace and encouragement to all the souls around us.
From New Birth onwards, the believer is counted as …
A RIGHTEOUS, SANCTIFIED, AND HOLY TEMPLE
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This positional reality needs to be, and can be, translated into our reality experience. We are called to …
* Live a righteousness life
* Live a set-apart, holy life
* Live, remembering you are a Temple of God
in relation to God, the church, and the world –
in WORSHIP, MINISTRY & WITNESS.
THE HOLY OF HOLIES IS THE PLACE OF GLORY
“And the Glory of YHWH filled the Tabernacle.” (Exodus 40:34)
YAHWEH said: “I will meet with you there, and from above the Mercy Seat, from
between the two cherubim.” (Exodus 25:21-22)
THE HOLY OF HOLIES IS A PLACE OF TRANSFORMATION
“But all of us (who are in union with Messiah), with unveiled faces behold as in a mirror,
the glory of YHWH, and are (constantly) being transformed into His likeness with
ever-increasing glory. This (transformation) comes from YHWH, the Spirit.”
(2 Corinthians 3:18)
THE HOLY OF HOLIES IS A PLACE OF REST
“Since the promise concerning entering His rest still stands, let us be afraid of the
possibility that any one of you should seem to fall short of it.” (Hebrews 4:1)
There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God,
A place where sin can not molest, near to the heart of God.
THE HOLY OF HOLIES IS A HIDING PLACE
“Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You;
which You have prepared for those who trust in You, in the sight of the sons of men!
You hide them in the secrecy of Your Presence from the conspiracies of men.” (Psalm 31:19-20)
WHERE THERE’S ETERNAL SECURITY
Hebrews 6:17-20
“God, desiring to show to the heirs of the promise, the unchanging nature of His purpose clearly and beyond doubt, confirmed it by an oath. He did this so that by two
unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie – His promise and His oath, we who have fled to Him for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the
hope set before us.
“And we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, a hope both firm and secure, and one
which enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Y'shua, our forerunner, has
entered on our behalf, having become High Priest forever after the order of
Melkizedek.”
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“For Christ, the Anointed, did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands – a mere
copy of the true one. He entered heaven itself, now to appear in the Presence of God for
us.” (Hebrews 9:24)
“For through Him we both, Jews and Gentiles, have our access in one Spirit to the
Father.” (Ephesians 2:18)
“Through whom we have boldness and confident access to God through faith in Him.”
(Ephesians 3:12)
WE MAY WORSHIP IN THE OUTER COURT,
OR, IN THE HOLY PLACE,
OR, IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES
- or in all three.
But let’s not be content to worship merely in the outer court (like sitting in a pew in church, or just praying for your needs.) Don’t be content with simply worshiping in
song, listening to CDs, and praying for your friends and family.
Seek to come into the inner intimate Presence of God.
COME INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES
We do not need an “out of the body” experience, like “being caught up into the third heaven.” One day we will experience that. But right now we can draw into our “inner
room” – the innermost part of our spiritual temple where the Sh’khinah is dwelling, and
there worship and commune with the Eternal One.
The Holy Spirit will lead you step by step, and into the Holy of Holies, if you are
willing.
I have found the pattern of the Tabernacle a great help in my personal experience of
drawing near.
If you are not in the habit of coming into the Lord’s Presence regularly, I suggest you start by setting a time, preferably in the morning before the day gets busy. Don’t think you have to make it a “long session.” This is not “compulsory prayers.”
Start with a short time, choosing a quite place without distractions, and ask Y’shua to
take control of your concentration, and to lead you into His Presence.
Come first to the Altar of Sacrifice (the cross) in the outer court. Thank the Father for
the Saviour and His sacrifice; for having paid the penalty of your sins, and for the forgiveness you have received.
Then in response to His sacrifice for you, yield your life to Him. “Lord, You gave Your life for me, so now I want to give my life for You. Today I want to die to my sinful
inclinations and self-centredness, and I want to be a living sacrifice for You. Live out Your life in me Master.” (Romans 12:1-2)
(Of course, if you have never come to the cross and received Y’shua as your Saviour,
then you cannot go beyond the Altar of Sacrifice. You must first receive His forgiveness
and life. And you can do that right now by bowing down and confessing your faith in Y’shua and His sacrifice.)
Then come to the Laver, where we wash our hands and feet of the contaminations —
the dust we have gathered in our daily life. We wash by confessing our sins. (1 John
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1:7-9). And we should examine our lives (Galatians 6:4. 1 Cor 11:28), and have any hindrances to our fellowship with the Master washed away. You know how it is when
you spill some coffee on your clean garment - you immediately wash that spot. My little Tibetan dog always kept himself very clean. So should we.
With clean hands, feet, heart and mind, we can now proceed into the fist section of the
Tabernacle - the Holy Place. Here we see the Menorah which reminds us of the 7-fold
ministry of the Holy Spirit, and of our place in the universal Body of Christ. As individuals we are part of that chosen Body. Give thanks for the privilege we have, and
for the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, who also intercedes for us according to the will of
God. (Romans 8:27). What an encouragement! Should we not yield to His leading, and be filled with Him every day? (Ephesians 5:18)
Now I come over to the Table of Showbread - the Bread of His Presence. I want to feed on the Bread of Life. I read a short encouraging passage of Scripture to be nourished in
His Word. And I memorize any verse which particularly strengthens me. Sometimes I will quote some of the Bible verses I know very well. (I find this is not the time for longer
Bible study - I study at length at other times. At present I am preparing to enter the Holy of Holies.)
Now let’s pause before the Golden Altar of Incense where we are reminded of the
resurrection of our Saviour, and of the fact that He always lives to make intercession for
those who draw near to God through Him. (Hebrew 8:25). We can also add our prayers of incense to the altar. (Revelation 5:8)
Now, “Since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Y'shua -
by a new and living way which He consecrated and opened for us - a way through the
curtain, that is, through His flesh - His torn body, and since we have such a great high priest
ministering over the household of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full
assurance of faith.” (Hebrews 10:19-22
I enter the Holy of Holies
I enter through the Blood of the Lamb
I enter to worship You only
I enter to honour ‘I AM.’
Lord I worship You, I worship You
For Your Name is holy, holy, LORD.
Meditate on your Saviour, when you enter the Throne Room, and begin to worship deep within your heart. Let your spirit “soar up” as it were, into the Heavenly scene that the
writer of the Book of Hebrews describes:
“You have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God;
to myriads of angels, to the Universal Assembly, - the corporate body of ‘The Firstborn’
who are enrolled in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of
righteous men made perfect; and you have come to Y'shua the Mediator of a New
Covenant and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of redemption ...” (Hebrews 12:22-24)
In the Old Covenant, only priests could enter the Holy Place, and only the high priest
could enter the Holy of Holies. In the New Covenant, all born again believers are
priests, may enter, not only the outer court, but also, both Holy Places.
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“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own
possession.” (1 Peter 2:9)
“You have made us kings and priests to our God, and we will reign over the earth.” (Revelation 5:10)
JOIN THE MILLIONS OF REDEEMED
IN ENDLESS PRAISE AND ADORATION
“Arise; bless YHWH your God forever and ever! O may Your glorious Name be blessed
and exalted above all blessing and praise! You alone are YHWH.
“You have made the heavens, the heavens of heavens with all their starry host, the earth and
all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them and the heavenly
host bows down before You.” (Nehemiah 9:5-6)
JOHN’S EXPERIENCE
“Immediately I was in the spirit; and I saw a throne that was set in heaven; and One was
sitting on the throne. And He who was sitting there was like a jasper stone, and a sardius
in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in
appearance.” (Revelation 4:2-3)
“Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living
creatures and the elders; and the number of them was thousands of thousands - myriads
and myriads - millions. And they were saying with a loud voice: 'Worthy is the Lamb
who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom, and might and honour and
glory and blessing.
“And I heard every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and
on the sea, and everything in them, saying: 'To the One seated on the throne, and to
the Lamb, be blessing and honour, and glory and power, for ever and ever.' And the
four living creatures said, 'Amen.' And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshipped
Him who lives for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5:11-14)
CEASELESS WORSHIP AROUND THE THRONE
Kadosh, kadosh, kadosh, Adonai Elohim Tz’vaot.
“Holy, Holy, Holy, O Lord our God, LORD of Hosts,
who was and who is and who is to come.”
(Revelation 4:8. Isaiah 6:3)
MINISTRY IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES
* WORSHIP
* INTERCESSION
* LISTENING / LEARNING
* TAKING IN GOD’S ‘VITAMIN G’ (Glory)
It protects! – Satan hates the glory!
“All the kings of the earth fear Your glory.”
(Psalm 102:15)
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“Since we have a great High Priest who has passed through to the highest heaven, Y'shua
the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
“For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to understand and sympathize with our
weaknesses, but we have One who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was
without sin.
“Let us then approach the Throne of Grace with full confidence, so that we may receive
mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16)
YES, THE THRONE OF GRACE !
After worshiping, you are encouraged to intercede for souls, situations, needs. And do listen to hear the Master repeat His commands and exhortations to you.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I
commanded you. And remember! I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Bring all your requests and petitions to the Throne - it is the THRONE OF GRACE.
Tarry there as long as you will. And in all emergencies, “wash your hands” (confess any sins), and come straight to the Throne of Grace.
WHY WE COULD BE RELUCTANT TO COME
INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES
1. We are content with a lesser experience!
2. We’re not in close fellowship with the Lord!
3. We’re not much into worship!
4. We don’t feel good enough!
5. A guilty conscience!
6. Holding onto something unholy!
7. We don’t have enough time!
8. We’re simply careless or lazy!
None of these are adequate excuses. They all point to SELF-CENTREDNESS. If there
is reluctance to seek God for any reason, it is time we had a soul search.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts, and see if
there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24)
It’s surely time to get right with our Master, and to seek rectification in our lives.
“Y'shua said to him, 'You shall love YHWH your God with all your heart, and with all
your soul, and with all your mind’.” (Matthew 22:37)
LORD TAKE UP YOUR THRONE
Lord take up Your holy Throne, deep within my heart
Take the place that is Yours alone, deep within my heart.
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“SHOW ME YOUR FACE, LORD”
Show me Your Face Lord, Your power and Your grace.
I will make it to the end, if I could just see Your Face. - by Don Potter
BELIEVER, YOU BELONG IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
In Your Presence that’s where I am strong
In Your Presence oh Lord my God
In Your Presence that’s where I belong
Seeking Your Face, touching Your grace
In the cleft of the Rock, in Your Presence oh God. - by Lynn Deshazo
LET’S WHOLE-HEARTEDLY WORSHIP
THE ETERNAL ONE
Yahweh - Y'shua Almighty One Yahweh - Y'shua Eternal One Yahweh - Y'shua O Holy One Yahweh - Y'shua Most Precious One
I stand amazed at Your Majesty I stand in awe of Your Glory I bow before Your Throne I praise Your holy Name
And worship You, (Almighty One)
And worship You, (Eternal One)
And worship You, (O Holy One)
And worship You, (Most precious One)
Yahweh - Y'shua, Most High. – by Don Stanton
Believer, it’s up to you. Get alone with your Master.
Draw near and be encouraged in His Presence;
worship and have intimate fellowship with Him.
It’s your privilege. May Yahweh bless and keep you.
HALLELUYAH!